9 Skin Problems You Can Treat With Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil comes from the Melaleuca tree, which is native to Australia. It boasts natural anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antimicrobial and antibacterial properties that can work wonders on many different skin problems. If you haven’t invested in some tea tree oil, now might be the time to start. Look for 100% pure tea tree oil. Your skin will thank you!

Here are nine reasons you should use tea tree oil on your skin:

1. Acne

Tea tree oil contains powerful antibacterial and anti-fungal compounds that work as a natural treatment for acne. It helps soothe redness and inflammation by penetrating deep into the skin. Tea tree oil has the ability to unblock and disinfect pores while drying out pimples and other blemishes. Mix a few drops of tea tree oil with one teaspoon of witch hazel, then apply the mixture on your skin 1-2 times each day.

3. Eczema

Eczema can cause itchiness, dryness, severe rash and even blistering. Tea tree oil’s powerful antiseptic and antibacterial compounds can help fight eczema while reducing redness and irritation. Mix 20 drops of tea tree oil with 1/2 cup of coconut oil to make a natural eczema ointment. Rub the mixture onto the affected areas twice each day.

3. Warts

The antiviral and antiseptic abilities of tea tree oil make it the perfect natural remedy to fight the virus that causes warts. It contains an antimicrobial known as terpinen-4 which fights warts caused by the HPV virus. Tea tree oil dries out out the warts so they eventually fall off on their own. Apply one drop of pure tea tree oil to the wart, place a bandage over it and leave it on overnight. Clean the area in the morning, then repeat daily for 2-4 weeks until the wart falls off.

4. Boils

The anti-microbial properties of tea tree oil can help the body battle a staph infection. Simply dip a cotton ball into a mixture of tea tree oil and almond oil, then apply the remedy to boils several times each day.

6. Cuts And Infections

Tea tree oil’s natural healing properties can work as a powerful ointment for cuts and infections. Clean the affected area with water and hydrogen peroxide, then dilute 2 drops of tea tree oil and lavender oil into jojoba oil. Apply the mixture on the area and cover it with a bandage. Leave the bandage on overnight then clean the area in the morning.

7. Athlete’s Foot

Tea tree oil can help kill bacteria that causes athlete’s foot. Mix it with arrowroot powder and baking soda for a natural athlete’s foot remedy. Combine 1/4 cup of arrowroot powder with 1/4 cup of baking soda and 20 drops of tea tree oil. Stir well and break down any lumps, then apply the powder on clean, dry feet twice each day.

8. Chicken Pox Scars

The constant itching associated with chicken pox often leaves scars behind. Whether you are suffering from the chicken pox or you are looking for a way to fade your scars, tea tree oil can help. Place 5 drops of tea tree oil diluted in a carrier oil under the running water while you fill the bath tub. Soak in the tub for about a half hour.

Lindsey Shaffer is a writer and editor for DavidWolfe.com and holds a B.A. in Professional Writing and Editing. She is a health and fitness enthusiast and a world traveler with a love of coffee and a passion for adventure.